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CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the…
Gayton Mckenzie has a huge task on his hands to fix South Africa at the Olympics
Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes
Australia seeks to bring more transgender people to sports
Australia’s move comes as debate rages globally about whether transgender athletes have an unfair competitive advantage
Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift
Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Channelling the energy of ADHD
Sport has helped many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to focus and build their self-esteem, writes Patrick Barkham.
Wonder tape a sticky issue
Kinesio Tex has the makings of a fad, but some sportsmen and women swear by it. Patrick Barkham reports
Bittersweet return for Olympic star
The most celebrated woman in Kenya is not a politician, nor a pop star. She is a humble 18-year-old with a devastating sprint.
Smoking after the gun
A number of athletes have managed to combine sporting excellence with a cigarette habit. Peta Bee reports.